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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
3
J B Dougherty returns from Raleigh and a large crowd gathers in town. Newland and Watson offer 75 cents per bushel for corn and showcase new cape and jacket lines. Revs Farthing return to Beaverdam and other locals share updates on sales, weddings, school, and weather. Also notes on taxes, court terms, and a political letter from Thornton.
Notice reports a one year old, 600 pound red steer with a white spot on the right flank missing from George's Gap pasture. Owner A J Walters or T G McBripe of Noga Grove, N C offers a reward for information leading to recovery.
Auction notice for sale to the highest bidder on December 11 and 12. Furniture and household effects from the Watauga Hotel Co. Terms: cash for sums under five dollars. six months on amounts over five dollars with good note. H. H. and H. C. Coffey.
The Governors of North and South Carolina are mentioned as invitees to a Chicago irrigation congress, highlighting regional interest in water management. The note implies formal participation by state leaders in a national dialogue on irrigation.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula eczema salt rheum catarrh rheumatism malaria and other blood poisons and nervous debility. It asserts modern or old theories matter and features testimonials from Hood's users in Maine and West Bart. The copy promotes Hood's as a solid up-to-date fact with no substitute.
Advertises large stock of plaid and wool goods at bargain prices. Promises low prices on domestic and outing fabrics, soft shoes, warm underwear, and rich goods for cash or produce. Claims never undersold and eager to please customers at Vilas NC.
The college offers thorough literary classical scientific and industrial education with special pedagogical training. Annual expenses range 92 to 182 dollars for residents and 152 dollars for non residents. It lists 80 faculty members and over 400 regular students with about 2000 total matriculations representing every county except one. A practice and observation school serves about 250 pupils. Free dormitory board requires tuition applications before Aug 15. Correspondence invited for catalogues and information to Prof J Y Joyner Dean and Chas D McIVER President.
Our stock of SHOES is the largest by odds we have ever handled. We fit you in any style and price from a $1 brogan to a $4 hand-sewed shoe. New men’s HATS offered 20 percent below former prices, plus dresses and ready-made clothing for ladies and gentlemen. From head to foot, we can outfit you to fit taste and pocket-book.
A fragmentary notice states buyers will pay 24 percent to 83 cents per pound for dried fruit, claiming the payment is the highest in the county. The text is partially garbled but indicates a purchasing offer. No specific firm or dates are identified.
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